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About Grand Friday Mosque

Male is famous for this exclusively built golden dome which has now become a symbol of the rich cultural city. The mosque was built back in 1984 with the help of Pakistan, Malasia, and the Gulf States. Built-in plain white marble and free from artificial decoration, this mosque stands different and high due to its uniqueness. Set back off the important square, Jumhooree Maidan, it is the country's largest mosque. The main prayer hall inside the mosque can accommodate up to 5000 worshippers and has beautifully carved wooden side panels and doors, a specially woven carpet, and impressive chandeliers! 

Must See

  • The Islamic Centre consists of a three-story building, the main block which holds the mosque can accommodate around 5000 worshippers.
  • The huge golden dome that towers the main square is called the Jumhooree Maidan.
  • Detailed designs and wood carvings can be seen in the mosque interiors.
  • The walls covered in Arabic Calligraphy.
  • The Islamic Centre houses an Islamic Library and conference halls that have held very important meetings such as SAARC meetings.

How to reach

  • Male is an extremely small city to walk around in an hour, and almost all sights are concentrated on the north shore, within a 15-min walk from the airport ferry jetty.
  • You can opt for public transportation in Male which is limited to taxis, which charge a flat Rf.25 plus Rf.5.
  • Ferries are also available from the new terminal next to the jetty. All of these are accessible from the Male city centre and will help you travel to the Grand Friday Mosque

 

Tips

  • Tourists who want to enter the mosque should visit between 9 am and 5 pm. They should not visit during prayer times.
  • The mosque closes to all non-Muslims 15 minutes before prayers and for the following hour. Before noon and between 2 pm and 3 pm are the best times to visit.
  • Invading bands of casual sightseers are not encouraged, but if you are genuinely interested and suitably dressed, you’ll be welcomed by one of the staff members who hang out by the entrance.
  • Men are advised to wear long trousers while women should be dressed in a long skirt or dress.

Visit Time

Sunday : 9am and 5pm

Monday : 9am and 5pm

Tuesday : 9am and 5pm

Wednesday : 9am and 5pm

Thursday : 9am and 5pm

Friday : 9am and 5pm

Saturday : 9am and 5pm

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 27.97°C

 

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